Application Exists

This activity works inside the Application activity block. It is used to detect a target application availability for automation  . To use this activity, you need to create an argument of type String or Boolean in the Parameter bar.

 

 The usage of this activity is limited  to the application that contains UI and process ID (identified through task manager). Following is the list of applications  types on which Application Exists activity works:

• WebApps 
• WindowsApps
• JavaApps
• SAPApps
• ExcelApps 
• MainframeApps

Using Application Exists Activity

1. In the Canvas Tools pane, click Process Components to expand the tool and view the associated activities.
2. Drag the Application activity and drop on to the Flowchart designer on the Canvas.

3. In the Application Type list, select type of application. 
3. In the Select an Application list, select an application.
3. Double-click the Application activity to add Application Exists activity as it works inside the application activity.
3. Drag the Application Exists activity and drop on to the Flowchart designer area on the Canvas.

7. Click Result Mapping to minimize and maximize the Application Exists fields. By default, Application Exists activity is in maximized state.
7. In the Output Mapping list, select a parameter that contains operation status. You must define the parameter in the Parameter bar to make it available for selection.

 

NOTE:

Create a Boolean or string argument.

 

Application Exists Properties

The properties of an Application Exists activity are listed in the following table and can be edited in the Properties & Suggestions grid on the right panel.  

 

Property Name	Usage
Control Execution
Ignore Error	When this option is set to Yes, the application ignores any error while executing the activity.  If set to NA, it bypasses the exception (if any) to let the automation flow continue; however, it marks the automation status as failure, in case of an exception. By default, this option is set to No.
Delay
Wait After	Specify the time delay that must occur after the activity is executed. The value must be in milliseconds.
Wait Before	Specify the time delay that must occur before the activity is executed. The value must be in milliseconds.
Misc
Breakpoint	Select this option to mark this activity as the pause point while debugging the process. At this point, the process freezes during execution allowing you to examine if the process is functioning as expected. In large or complex processes, breakpoints help in identifying the error, if any.
Commented	Select this option to mark this activity as inactive in the entire process. When an activity is commented, it is ignored during the process execution.
DisplayName	The display name of the activity in the flowchart designer. By default, the name is set as Application Exists. You can change the name as required.